Local Supports
If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health and/or addictions support, please call the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team at 1-888-829-7484.
Mental Health and Addictions Services | Huron-Perth
Feeling like you need to talk to someone or need more information? It is okay to ask for help. Below are some supports available locally.
You may also be able to access support through:
- Your family doctor or nurse practitioner: Community Health Centres and Family Health Teams in Huron and Perth counties provide a range of services based on the needs of patients. Contact your primary care provider to access services.
- Your school: Avon Maitland District School Board and Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board have school-based services available through a range of partnerships with community agencies. Contact your school principal to access services.
- Your workplace: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) may be available through your workplace to provide you with access to professional, confidential assistance for personal or work-related problems. Speak with your employer to find out if your workplace offers an EAP or other supports.
| Alexandra Marine and General Hospital | Huron Community Mental Health Services |
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Huron Community Mental Health Services is a satellite program of AMGH that supports individuals, aged 16 and older with serious mental health concerns through skill-building, group offerings and limited individual counselling. Services include:
Contact: 519-524-8316 or 1-877-695-2524 | https://www.amgh.ca/mentalhealthoutpatientservices |
| BounceBack Ontario |
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BounceBack® is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry. The program is delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, and provides access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness. For more information, visit https://bouncebackontario.ca/ |
| Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Huron Perth - Addiction and Mental Health Services |
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Main Office 10 Downie St., 3rd Floor, Stratford ON N5A 7K4 519-271-6730 | 1-877-218-0077 Stratford Office 540 Huron St., Stratford ON N5A 5T9 519-273-1391 Huron Office 29 Kingston St., Goderich ON N7A 3K2 519-271-6730 | 1-877-218-0077 For more information, visit https://cmhahuronperth.com/ |
| Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Middlesex |
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Goderich 274 Huron Rd, Goderich ON N7A 3A2 519-440-0450 Exeter 149B Thames Rd W, Exeter ON N0M 1S3 519-235-0335 For more information, visit https://cmhamiddlesex.ca/ |
| Choices for Change |
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Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselling Centre
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| Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance - Stratford General Hospital |
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Mental Health Services
Prevention and Early Intervention for Psychoses
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| Huron-Perth Centre for Children and Youth |
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The Huron-Perth Centre provides services to children, youth and their families to help solve social, emotional and family problems that interfere with their quality of life.
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| The Farmers' Toolbox |
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Mental health resource database for farmers, anyone in the agricultural industry, and residents of rural Ontario. |
Provincial and federal resources
For more mental health services and support, including online resources and helplines, visit:
- Find mental health support | Government of Ontario
- Mental health services | Government of Canada
If you don’t know where to start, call or text 2-1-1 or visit 211 online to be connected to information and community services. 211 Ontario is a free service, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. A trained navigator will listen to your concerns and help you find support in the community you live in.